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Houthi militants attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing 3 people, marking the first fatal attack since the outbreak of the Iran war.
According to reports, the Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels attacked a small cargo ship, the "Tihamah," in the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea, killing three people. This marks the first fatal attack
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian states Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in 'perfect health'.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian states Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in 'perfect health'.
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Brent crude briefly touched $90 per barrel before stabilizing around $87, as hopes for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz gradually faded following new demands from Iran and Donald Trump.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were at $81 a barrel. Iran stated it is closing in on a deal with Oman to reopen the strait but continues to resist direct negotiations with the U.S., citing Washi
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Trump: If we hadn't struck Iran, it would have gotten a nuclear weapon
Trump: If we hadn't struck Iran, it would have gotten a nuclear weapon
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Trump says Iran agrees privately but refuses publicly.
Trump says Iran agrees privately but refuses publicly.
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Trump says he is frustrated with Iran's negotiating style
Trump says he is frustrated with Iran's negotiating style
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U.S. and Iran reportedly reached "some sort of an arrangement" for a peace deal, leading Dow futures to rise 0.1%
U.S. and Iran reportedly reached "some sort of an arrangement" for a peace deal, leading Dow futures to rise 0.1%
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U.S. forces fired on a Panama-flagged ship that attempted to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports on Tuesday, WSJ reports.
U.S. forces fired on a Panama-flagged ship that attempted to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports on Tuesday, WSJ reports.
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Silver futures opened 1% higher on Tuesday at $65.94/ounce, breaking above $65 for the first time since June, influenced by employment data and the situation in Iran.
Silver September futures reached $65.45 at 8:00 AM ET on Tuesday. The surge was primarily driven by last week's employment report, which reduced the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in Septem
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Pakistan's Defense Minister states that US-Iran signals indicate a possible agreement, and the situation is moving towards peace.
Pakistan's Defence Minister stated that US-Iran signals indicate a possible agreement, and the situation is moving towards peace. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Interior Minister has arrived in Tehran for talk
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Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Negotiations between Oman and Iran are now in an advanced stage
Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Negotiations between Oman and Iran are now in an advanced stage
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Prospects for the US-Iran agreement are dim, analysts warn that if the Strait of Hormuz standoff continues, oil prices could surge to $120-140/barrel.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on August 10, Eastern Time, demanding compensation from Iran for military conflict losses and instructing his representatives to include this demand
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U.S. mortgage rates generally rose, with the 30-year fixed rate climbing to 6.59%, after Donald Trump said the U.S. was in "low-key" talks with Iran.
According to Zillow mortgage market data, as of August 11, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US was 6.59%, up 8 basis points from the previous day; the 15-year fixed mortga
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Iraq's Kurdistan region reports 70% trade cut and $1.14 billion losses due to ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Strait of Hormuz closure halting oil exports
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) stated that the regional conflict, which has seen over 1,000 missile and drone attacks on the region since February, has severely impacted its economy. KRG Prim
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US-Iran nuclear deal odds hit new lows on Kalshi, with traders pricing just a 40% chance before 2028 and 50% before Jan. 20, 2029, with contracts sharply down from spring highs.
US-Iran nuclear deal odds hit new lows on Kalshi, with traders pricing just a 40% chance before 2028 and 50% before Jan. 20, 2029, with contracts sharply down from spring highs.
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Gold prices hit over two-month highs, with spot gold at $4407.79/ounce, influenced by Strait of Hormuz negotiations and attention on US inflation data.
Spot gold (XAU/USD) rose 0.4% to $4407.79 per ounce, and gold futures increased 1.1% to $4467.59. This followed an unexpected decline in US July non-farm payroll data, which propelled gold prices to j
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.35%, in line with market expectations.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.35%, in line with market expectations, following signs that inflation has begun to cool. The decision was
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The U.S. Army plans to order $5.39 billion worth of Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles from Lockheed Martin to replenish stocks depleted by the conflict with Iran and expand reserves.
The U.S. Army announced last month its plan to order 53.9 billion dollars worth of new Patriot PAC-3 MSE (Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement) air defense missiles from Lockheed
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Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy
Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy
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Iran threat prompted President Trump to secretly switch planes in Turkiye last month, with Air Force One serving as a decoy, according to US media reports.
Reports from The Washington Post and The New York Times indicate that President Trump was discreetly moved into a catering container, which then transported him to a smaller C-32A aircraft for his fli
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Trump Makes New Demands on Iran as Deal Hopes Dim
Trump Makes New Demands on Iran as Deal Hopes Dim
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Bloomberg: China's independent refiners may increase Iranian crude oil purchases as Shandong inventories fall to 8-month low
Bloomberg reported that regional crude oil inventories at independent refineries in Shandong province, China (i.e., "teapots"), are decreasing, which could incentivize them to increase purchases of Ir
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Trump says US still has ability to escalate (with Iran)
Trump says US still has ability to escalate (with Iran)
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Iran's Foreign Ministry warns U.S. sanctions are undermining diplomacy, stating further sanctions could reduce chances of a negotiated resolution
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized Washington’s economic sanctions, arguing they reflect a failure to pursue diplomacy. Tehran stated that decades of pressure have failed to force Iran into submission
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Chinese tech giant Huawei faces landmark criminal trial in the US, accused of theft, fraud, and sanctions violations.
U.S. prosecutors in Brooklyn federal court depicted Huawei as a "criminal enterprise," accusing it of stealing technology from American companies, defrauding banks, and circumventing sanctions against
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Iran warns of potential new attacks by the US, threatening continued retaliation.
Iran stated it has obtained intelligence indicating the U.S. and its allies are preparing a major new attack, Reuters reported. Tehran's military command warned that any strike would trigger sustained
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Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever
Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al-Khater stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for the airline in its more than 30 years of operation, and the company has taken measures
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Iran pushes for mass civilian mobilization, IRGC says over 600,000 registered this week
Iranian authorities are promoting a large-scale mobilization campaign called "Janfada" (meaning "devotee"), aimed at training and arming civilian volunteers as part of the Basij militia under the Isla
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The U.S. State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, and the Iranian Parliament Speaker reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
The U.S. State Department issued a warning Saturday night, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, citing the potential for rapid escalation of the conflict with Iran. This f
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US companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, are being squeezed by tariffs, soaring fuel costs from Iran war, and rising interest rates
American companies, particularly those in manufacturing, auto supply, retail, and transportation, are facing a triple squeeze. Tariffs under Trump's trade policies are increasing raw material costs, t
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Iran's security chief says conditions for ending war with US, including lifting naval blockade and unfreezing funds, sent to Washington via Qatar; awaits Trump's response
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, told Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview on Saturday that Tehran has conveyed a formal set of conditions to Washington through Qa
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Iran's Top Security Official Says Qatar Has Conveyed Tehran's Conditions to Washington to End War, Awaiting Trump Response - Al Jazeera Interview
Iran's Top Security Official Says Qatar Has Conveyed Tehran's Conditions to Washington to End War, Awaiting Trump Response - Al Jazeera Interview
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Iran's top security official stated that Tehran hopes the war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen will end.
Iran's top security official stated that Tehran hopes the war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen will end.
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Pakistan urges Iran to protect energy supplies and shipping, as high-ranking officials from both countries are set to meet.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the sa
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Iran's car market prices surge 40-130% since February, with officials calling it a 'mafia system', highlighting cost-of-living crisis
Domestic car prices in Iran have mostly risen 40% to 80% since the start of the war in February, with some vehicles selling for over 130% of their September 2025 costs. This makes even locally made ca
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Brent crude oil surged to $132 this week after the Saudi East-West Pipeline was attacked and shut down, forcing Saudi Arabia to rely on high-cost "relay oil transportation" via the Strait of Hormuz.
A drone launched from Iraq by Iranian-backed militants recently struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing its shutdown, the Wall Street Journal reported. The pipeline, previously a critica
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MarketWatch Analysis: Oil Prices and Energy Stocks Would Be Hit by a Sudden End to Iran War, But Company Insiders Are Still Buying
MarketWatch analysis suggests that despite a sudden end to the Iran war potentially leading to a drop in oil prices and energy stocks, company insiders are still buying these related stocks, indicatin
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Turkey Revokes Operating License of Iran's Bank Mellat Istanbul Branch
Turkey's banking regulator (BDDK) announced in the Official Gazette on Saturday that it has revoked the operating license of Iran's Bank Mellat Istanbul branch. The agency stated that this move was ma
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Al Jazeera: The U.S. Department of Defense is considering withdrawing one-third of its troops from Europe after allies refused to provide bases for operations against Iran.
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a proposal to withdraw approximately one-third of its troops (around 22,000 soldiers) from Europe, primarily affecting garrisons in Germany, Italy, and Sp
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Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Sanaa residents take to streets in support of Houthis.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has extended sanctions against Iran. Meanwhile, thousands of Houthi supporters demonstrated in the streets of Sanaa.
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U.S. President signs H.R. 5334 bill, expanding sanctions on Russia and extending sanctions on Iran.
On Friday, September 18, the President of the United States signed H.R. 5334, the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanction Russia and Iran Act of 2026." This bill authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariff
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US Pentagon: Military operations against Iran have cost $43.6 billion, excluding losses to Middle East bases.
The Pentagon has informed Congress that as of September 3, 2026, the U.S. has spent $43.6 billion on military operations against Iran, Bloomberg reported. This includes approximately $11.2 billion in
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Trump: Iran war will end soon
Trump: Iran war will end soon
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Iran holds massive government-organized rallies, with hundreds of thousands vowing to sacrifice for the nation, and the president stating the aim is to send a message of unity to the US and Israel.
According to Al Jazeera, approximately 313,000 volunteers gathered in central Tehran for an event aimed at highlighting "self-sacrifice for Iran," where the Iranian government showcased weapons such a
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Iran's Pressure in the Middle East Strains Relations with Gulf States
Commentators note that Tehran's pressure in the Middle East is increasingly straining its relations with Gulf states. This follows Iran's direct attack on Saudi Arabia, which led Riyadh to expel Iran'
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Polls show: US voters' opposition to war with Iran hits record high, 71% believe the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy
A Fox News poll released Thursday shows that 71% of American voters believe the Trump administration "lacks a clear strategy" to end the conflict with Iran, which has led to rising inflation and soari
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Analysis: China's Crude Oil Imports Show Signs of Rebound, Potentially Eroding Global Oil Price Buffer
Analysts point out that China's crude oil imports have shown early signs of recovery after months of subdued purchases due to the US-Israel war with Iran, which could erode the buffer that previously
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Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers
Chainalysis reports that state-linked hackers, particularly those tied to North Korea and Iran, are increasingly using public blockchains to maintain malware infrastructure, accounting for roughly two
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